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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,295 Subscribers Daily
April 21, 2016 #5,647  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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Did you (or your employer) contribute to your retirement account(s) for tax year 2015? |
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Students Care for Boston Runners
On Monday April 18, fifteen members of NYCPM’s Class of 2017 served as part of the medical team for the 120th Boston Marathon, as did Jessica Olson, DPM, a 2014 graduate. Dr. Olson had been part of the medical team during the tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon in 2013.
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Back row:(L-R) Joshua Lisonbee, Juan Martinez, Shivani Panchal, Danielle Dubois, Brandon Bottini, Mark Rotenstein, Dr. Jessica Olson, Hye Jin Yoo, Shaina Nelson. Front row: Hugette Disasi, Mika Hirano, Jade Seguin-Richard, Ibn Ansari, Alisha Poonja, Nicholas Salerno. |
For this running, the students worked alongside a team from Temple University under the guidance of Jonathan Kaplan, DPM, who was thankful for the College’s assistance. NYCPM also thanked Dr. Kaplan for giving students this opportunity.
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
ND Podiatrist Performs First Ankle Replacement at JRMC
Staff and technology have made it possible to perform the first total ankle replacement at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kyle Abben, a foot and ankle specialist at the JRMC Podiatry Clinic, recently performed the first ankle replacement at JRMC The Jamestown woman who received the replacement is in her 40s and has suffered with ankle pain for several years, Abben said. After imaging studies, she decided to proceed once she was declared eligible for the procedure, he said.
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Dr. Kyle Abben (L) performs ankle replacement |
Changes in technology and medicine make replacements last longer and possible at younger ages today, Abben said. The implant is made from porous materials that fuse with the bone, he said, and 3-D imaging of the foot, ankle, and lower leg allows engineers to design a replacement joint specifically for that patient’s anatomy. “We have come a long way and have a new outlook on function and pain relief,” Abben said. “It is an emerging field.”
Source: Tom LaVenture, The Jamestown Sun [4/19/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Named One of the Top 10 Caribbean-Born Doctors
Born in the late 1960s in Haiti, Dr. Patricia Nicholas is the Vice-President of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association and founder of the Kindest Heart Foundation which was founded after a volunteer stint in her homeland after the devastating earthquake of 2016. Dr. Nicholas has a private practice in Long Island, New York and is Past President of the Caribbean American Medical and Scientific Association.
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Dr. Patricia Nicholas |
She migrated to the United States in 1982 and graduated from the New York College of Podiatry Medicine in 1993 and completed her residency from Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.
Source: News Americas [4/14/16] via Dr. Louis Scotti
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
UAE Podiatrist Stresses Importance of Physical Activity
Lifestyle habits begin at a young age, and parents must ingrain the habit of walking through family activities. Dr. Susan Tully, the head of podiatry at Healthpoint hospital in Abu Dhabi, says physical activity is losing out to computer games and mobile phones. “A sedentary habit when young becomes a lifestyle when they are adults," warns Tully.
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Dr. Susan Tully |
She says young people should aim to spend at least 60 minutes doing a physical activity, which should be done at school as well as at home. Tully says young people can add to their steps each day by being dropped off farther away from school and walking the extra distance, taking the stairs to their classrooms, and involving friends in the activity.
Source: Afshan Ahmed, The National [4/20/16]
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| ACA UPDATE | |
UnitedHealth Will Drop Out of Most ACA Exchanges
UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley said Tuesday the health insurance and services conglomerate will pull out of most of its Affordable Care Act marketplaces. But the company won't bail on the exchanges completely and will sell individual plans in a “handful” of states. “We cannot broadly serve it on an effective and sustained basis,” Hemsley told analysts and investors on a conference call. UnitedHealth has fully or partially exited five states so far—Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, and Oklahoma, according to various news reports.
The company sold plans in 34 states for this policy year and did not disclose which states it will stay in. Insurers that sell plans through the federal HealthCare.gov portal have until May 11 to file rates for 2017 plans. UnitedHealth recorded an additional $125 million loss on its individual ACA plans, meaning the company's total ACA losses for 2015 and 2016 will exceed $1 billion. UnitedHealth signed up many sicker-than-expected members, ending the first quarter with 795,000 public exchange enrollees, which is only a fraction of the ACA's individual market.
Source: Bob Herman, Modern Healthcare [4/19/16]
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| VALUE-BASED REIMBURSEMENTS | |
Four Consequences That Will Derive From MIPS- Part 1
1. Physician practice consolidation and acquisitions will continue. It is not getting any easier to survive as a private practice. That is nothing new, but MACRA layers on another element of complexity and uncertainty.
Because there is a stated emphasis on outcome measures, and achieving outcomes requires collaboration across care settings, David Wofford senior manager for ECG Management Consultants in San Diego says integrated delivery systems are going to be in a better position to achieve strong results.
Source: David Raths, Physicians Practice [4/5/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Plan a Staff Outing
With the warmer weather and summer time on its way, there is opportunity to do a simple outing for your office staff. This sends a strong message that you value your staff and it builds camaraderie. Consider having one of your office vendors/supply companies to sponsor or co-sponsor the cost of this event.
Hal Ornstein, DPM and Cheryl Martinetti, PMAC
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Academic Podiatric Physician and Surgeon
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery located in Illinois and leading to a degree of DPM/MD, is seeking licensed podiatric physicians to become part of the clinical teaching faculty where, under a new curriculum, students will begin clinical training their first year. Applicants need to be licensed and their academic rank will be that of clinical professor which will also include student rotations through their offices. For additional information please send your C.V. to: Dominic@ColPodMedSurg.com
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Beware of Unjustified Use of the -25 Modifier
From: Lawrence M. Rubin, DPM
There are a lot of skin and nail paring, debridement, and removal of benign lesions in everyday podiatric practice. There are times when in addition to these procedures, a "separately identifiable" E/M service is performed and can be can be legitimately billed with the appropriate E/M code along with the -25 modifier. But the rules for what is and what is not a "separately identifiable" service have to be carefully considered every time the E/M code and modifier are billed. Obviously, these dermatologists who were the targets of a federal investigation and fraud conviction didn't pay enough attention to the rules.
Lawrence M. Rubin, DPM, Las Vegas, NV
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (E-HEALTH NEWS) | |
From: George Jacobson, DPM
Could a signature at the end of the daily schedule book attesting to the patients who were seen that day by the signing doctor, function as a signature log described by Dr. Brody? If someone is the sole provider, why is a signature required when no other provider could have performed the service? I have the employee put the note created in Dragon in the chart, initial and date it to further validate its authenticity. I feel that this would help prevent any question as to the date the note was created.
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Would you say this shoe has interesting shoe "arch"itecture? |
Source: Zahal Canyurt via Virtual Shoe Museum
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 15, 2016 – PHiladelphia Marriott
Honoring Bret Ribotsky, DPM and James Lamb
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Ribotsky and Mr. Lamb inducted in the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets now by sending $75 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Immediate opportunity for an Experienced foot and ankle surgeons to join a successful practice in north Jersey, must have a minimum of 1 year practice experience, partnership opportunity and profit sharing for the prospective candidate. Must have surgical experience BQ/ BC by ABFAS. Salary & benefits TBDbased on experience. Podjobs@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Unique opportunity. Upscale, Park Avenue Manhattan. Need an experienced, motivated, caring doctor with excellent podiatric surgical skills to see in-network patients and to cover out-of-network patients. Salary based on experience with performance bonuses if earned. Part or full time. Partnership a possibility if qualified candidate exhibits outstanding performance and skills. Send CV to: institutebeaute885@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY REGION, NY
Hudson Valley Foot Associates has a great opportunity available for a personable and talented DPM. Visit hvfa.com for more information about our practice. Send CV, with cover letter, to info@hvfa.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST ORANGE, NJ
Associate wanted for practice in East Orange NJ PSR 24-36 trained. Must be motivated to grow practice, especially wound care and surgical services. Looking for the right person who will start the buy-in process. Send CV to Drfoot44@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Immediate, full-time opening in fast-paced Sports Medicine Center. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical, surgical and sports medicine background. Applications accepted online at http://www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HARRISBURG, PA
Advanced Podiatry is seeking a full-time podiatrist in a professional environment for all ages in the office and nursing homes. Applicants must be Pennsylvania licensed and or able to acquire. Advanced Podiatry is located in Harrisburg, PA. Position pays salary plus benefits. If interested call 717-657-5050 or email CV to lvgreerdpm@verizon.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT
Looking for a well-trained associate to join a 60+ year old multi-doctor, multi- location practice. Walk in to an established patient base and full schedule on day 1. No nursing homes or house calls. Competitive salary and benefits. Send CV to lakesidenh@att.net.
ASSOCAITE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI/SURROUNDING AREA
Well-established practice seeking experienced, highly skilled associate. Partnership opportunity. Board qualified-certified, PSR-36 trained. State-of-the-art office, Digital X-Ray, EHR, Laser, EPAT. Send cover letter, CV/Resume to stcpod@att.net or call 314-565-2739.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - JACKSON, NJ
Well-established practice serving Monmouth and Ocean County is looking for highly motivated associate. Modern office that is rapidly growing with a second office opening soon. Must be willing to provide care for all aspects of podiatry including sports medicine, biomechanics, palliative care, wound care, surgery, and several nursing homes. Send CV to: podiatrynj1212@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, CA, Ventura County, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Lancaster/Palmdale, CA, San Bernardino/Riverside, CA, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES, CA
Busy, well-established solo practitioner in Los Angeles area seeking associate leading to partnership/ownership opportunity. PSR-36 required. Office across from major hospital. Balanced medical, surgical, & orthopedic practice birth to geriatrics. Send CV and contact info to new.pod@yahoo.com
TEMPORARY PODIATRY POSITION IN ILLINOIS
During June and July temporary (may lead to a permanent full or part time) position available in Central Illinois servicing nursing homes within 90 miles of Springfield. Excellent pay and bonus for this short period! Lodging and travel stipends available. Join our great team. Please email GH@Podiatryplus.net
ACADEMIC PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery located in Illinois and leading to a degree of DPM/MD, is seeking licensed podiatric physicians to become part of the clinical teaching faculty where, under a new curriculum, students will begin clinical training their first year. Applicants need to be licensed and their academic rank will be that of clinical professor which will also include student rotations through their offices. For additional information please send your CV to: Dominic@ColPodMedSurg.com The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - PITTSBURGH SOUTH (BROWNSVILLE), PA
33 yr established, successful practice. All phases of podiatry, laser & cash services in place. Hospital and Sx Center. Turn-key ready with strong client base. Contact pa.footdoctor@gmail.com
SPACE AVAILABLE WITH BILLABLE MRI – MANHATTAN AND LONG ISLAND
Are you letting income walk out your front door? Do you order MRIs but refer them to outside radiology facilities? Why not perform the MRI yourself and keep all the income? At our turn-key facilities on Long Island and Manhattan, rental of the office gives you access to our state-of-the-art equipment, including a fully-functioning extremity MRI where ankles and feet can be scanned. Once you run the numbers, you'll see that the added income to you makes this proposal a no-brainer. Call 516-476-1815 or e-mail podo2345@aol.com for further information.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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